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Located across the street from historic Wrigley Field, the Cubby Bear Wrigleyville is "the place" for Cubs post-game parties. With over 30,000 square feet of space, you can can enjoy live music, watch your favorite sporting event, choose your favorite dish from our menu, or attend a party in one of the private rooms overlooking the Wrigley Field Marquee. We have 5 projection screen TVs and over 75 plasma TVs throughout the bar so you can't miss a game! The Cubby Bear is also your Private Party Headquarters, withviews of Wrigley Field from every private party room. Hit a "Homerun" this season with Cubby Bear!

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Bum Bul Bee Photography is a full service boutique studio located in the heart of Chicago’s Old Town. At Bum Bul Bee you will find there are no forced poses, we don’t ask you to say cheese. All of our sessions are very laid back, encouraging our clients to relax & most importantly, be themselves. We pride ourselves in making every session fun, filled with lots of laughter & on good days, lots of gorgeous light. We think it shows in our photos, the place where it matters most.

Fit4Mom is the nations largest fitness program for moms. Jackie Dorris, owner of Fit4Mom Chicago, and her team of certified fitness professionals offer a variety of fitness programs to suit your current needs. From prenatal Fit4Baby classes, to Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre mom and baby workouts, to Body Back mom-only high intensity interval workouts, the knowledgeable instructors will guide you through a safe and effective workout, appropriate for any level exerciser. As mom's themselves, they understand that life is about finding balance while nurturing our mind's, bodies and spirits. Fit4Mom gives women the strength for motherhood!

BRITAX manufactures and markets lines of premium car seats, strollers and accessories. Since its founding in Britain in 1939, the company has become one of the world’s most trusted juvenile products brands, known for its commitment to thoughtful engineering and top-quality, intuitive design.

Among the world’s largest manufacturers of car seats, the company offers more than 8 car seat models in the U.S. and Canada — forward-facing, rear-facing and convertible. The seats are designed to keep a child rear facing and in a five-point harness longer, and can accommodate a child from “birth to belt” (i.e., 4 pounds to 120 pounds). The company’s car seats consistently lead the industry in energy-management technologies that go well beyond the safety requirements of government agencies, offering superior 360-degree protection. The company’s innovations include BRITAX SafeCell Technology™, True Side Impact Protection® and Side Impact Cushion™ Technology.

Built for comfortable extended wear, the BRITAX BABY CARRIER line is made for baby and designed for parent. The carrier introduces the CarryLong™ System, which reduces the risk of back and shoulder strain during extended wear by distributing weight across the shoulders, back and hips. BRITAX also addresses the limited weight capacity ranges associated with leading soft-structured baby carriers by accommodating infants through toddlers from 8 pounds up to 32 pounds).

The BRITAX stroller line is constantly evolving to meet the modern family’s lifestyle needs. The line offers versatility; a lifespan beyond one child; lightweight solutions for easy travel; and smooth maneuverability. With thoughtfully designed details inspired by a mom’s daily interactions with her child, parents can rest assured that their children are safe and comfortable in BRITAX strollers.

BRITAX USA is located in Charlotte, N.C., and employs more than 200 people. For more information, visit www.britaxusa.com.

Since 2003, Bubbles Academy has brought engaging experiences to children 0 to 5 years and their parents. Their vibrant space, one of the largest child enrichment destinations in the city, is a modern and fantastical environment! Enrichment courses include music, creative movement, art, yoga, independence, imagination, swimming, cooking and dance. Bubbles Academy’s preschool preparation is a progressive series: pre-preschool, gentle separation and a preschool alternative class. Also offering Birthday party packages, a year-round Stroller Fitness class and outreach initiatives to Chicago schools.

For every stage of your childʼs development—from four months to 12 years—The Little Gym offers a diverse line-up of Core Season and Summer Session programs filled with movement, music, learning and laughter. From week to week and from year to year, our age-appropriate curriculum is designed to facilitate ongoing skill development and maximum fun. Children progress at their own pace, developing their confidence as they develop their skills. Explore the program offerings to find the one thatʼs just right for your child. Then, please join us for a free introductory class to see how The Little Gym can inject some Serious Fun into your childʼs life and into your own.

Language Stars is delighted to bring top-quality fun foreign language immersion programs to children between the ages of 12 months and 10 years. We offer a natural and easy way for children to learn a new language through an engaging mix of games, song, arts and crafts, movement, drama, stories, puppet shows, cooking projects, outdoor activities and more, entirely in the foreign language. In a dynamic and fun environmnet, children are immersed by native speakers of Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese.

Founded by four busy parents, UrbanSitter is an online resource where parents go to find & book babysitters recommended by people they know. Looking for the occasional sitter, full-time nanny, or last minute help? UrbanSitter will find available sitters—and show you the ones recommended by parents in your social circles (mother’s group, child's school, sports team, etc.). Search sitters by date & time, book jobs, and even pay online—it's quick, easy and efficient.

UrbanSitter is a community match service for parents and babysitters who connect online through Facebook and their existing networks. The site enables parents to search, book and review trusted sitters within minutes. Here’s how it works: Parents sign up for UrbanSitter using Facebook Connect and can view sitters known through friends or affiliations—including schools, sports teams and parents groups—and can view each sitter’s availability in order to select a sitter for a specific date and time, or plan an outing when they know their favorite sitter is available. Jobs or interviews can be booked in minutes and parents can contribute written reviews, ratings and Facebook “Likes” to sitter profiles.

For over 80 years, COUNTRY has been assisting families and businesses with achieving "Financial Security" whether it's protecting their assets, protecting their income or saving for the things in life that are important to them. Our consistently high ratings for financial strength, operating performance and customer loyalty means that you will be protected for years to come by a credible company with a strong reputation for customer service. We invite you to visit our web site to learn more. We currently have 5 offices on the northside of the Chicago to serve your needs. Call us today. If you are passionate about helping others and being a leader in your community, we are looking for talented individuals to become part of our growing Chicago team.

Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool empowers children to become confident, successful, lifelong learners and secure, caring people.

Our program helps children see the world as an invitation to learn, grow, and live fully by seeing possibilities within their reach. We are proud to help children develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve academic excellence and success in life, and we support parents striving to balance the demands of work and family.

Locations in Chicago and the surrounding suburban communties. Please contact us at 877-624-4532 to find the center nearest you and learn what Bright Horizons can do for you and your child.

Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool empowers children to become confident, successful, lifelong learners and secure, caring people.

Our program helps children see the world as an invitation to learn, grow, and live fully by seeing possibilities within their reach. We are proud to help children develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve academic excellence and success in life, and we support parents striving to balance the demands of work and family.

Locations in Chicago and the surrounding suburban communties. Please contact us at 877-624-4532 to find the center nearest you and learn what Bright Horizons can do for you and your child.

Rock Candy is an upscale full service child centered beauty salon and spa in Chicago, Illinois with services that include daily children’s haircuts, nail services for children and adults, and children’s pampering and spa birthday parties. Rock Candy will be dedicated to consistently providing excellent service, quality products, and furnishing an enjoyable, fun, modern, and clean atmosphere at an acceptable price/value relationship.

Urba Baby is a community baby store offering shopping and community resources for city families. We make it easy to shop for parents because our store is laid out in a child's day; eat, sleep, play, clean, etc. We offer exclusive brands; Westcoast Baby, Zoe Organics etc. that you will only find at Urba Baby. We also offer maternity and nursing items for our UrbaMamas. You can also accessorize your UrbaFamily with our ultra soft customized 50/50 blend Urba Gear! Stylish Urba branded t-shirts & onesies with slogans such as; UrbaBaby, UrbaDiva, UrbaStud, UrbaBump, UrbaMama & UrbaDada. We believe in giving back to the community by sponsoring and hosting events, workshops and classes. Stop by and visit the newest baby store in the heart of Lincoln Park!

An essential guide for city parents, TOC Kids provides comprehensive entertainment and activity listings -helpfully broken down by age group - to help families make the most of city living. www.timeoutchicagokids.com

We’ve always thought differently at BOB. It’s how we work, it’s how we live and especially, how we create revolutionary innovations. People working hard to create great products that bring more freedom to those that love getting out into the natural world.

It’s that simple really. Commit to quality and the rest falls in to place. Don’t rush to be the first, innovate to be the best. These are the same standards BOB began with 17 years ago and it’s how we will continue to prove our dedication to the customer.

For nearly 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we’re helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer.

At Children's Dentistry of Bucktown & Wicker Park, we are committed to the overall health and wellness of our community. We provide quality dental care to the pediatric population to create healthy habits for life. We are grateful to our patients and their parents for entrusting us with the important task of caring for their children's smiles. Our goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for you and your children so that going to the dentist can be a positive experience. We focus on prevention education and encourage patients to practice good oral hygiene and have a well balanced diet. In the event that we find any problems that need fixing, we do our best to work with the patient at their pace so that we can achieve good quality treatment in an efficient manner while creating a soothing setting. We have confidence in children and show them the respect and kindness they deserve.

Uncle Sammy's delivers soup and sandwiches made with the freshest brand ingredients and bread that's baked Every Hour. Our many clients include Fortune 500 companies and institutions who depend on reliable on-time service and the highest quality.

Meatloaf. It’s the perfect comfort food and often brings back memories of Mom’s cooking. To some, though, it can be predictable and even a bit staid. But for me, meatloaf is a wonderful way to be creative and take risks in the kitchen. The possibilities are endless.

The Suzuki-Orff School of Music engages students, involves families, and provides an exceptional music education to a diverse community in Chicago. The Suzuki-Orff School of Music is the originator of the integration of the Suzuki and Orff methodologies as the basis of its programming. Beginning with Baby Steps, our curriculum provides sequential, step by step approach to learning the language of music. This integrated curriculum is important because it lays the foundation for continued study of the discipline. Instrument and Orff teachers work together to ensure students are making connections between concepts learned in Orff classes and private lessons.